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New York (State). Executive Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice

 

 

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The series consists of records of the commission which were compiled by its chief counsel and executive director, Roderick C. Lankler. The commission, commonly known as the "Liman Commission" after its chairman, Arthur L. Liman, was an advisory and fact-finding body appointed by Governor Carey to investigate .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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The Commission undertook an extensive survey of the mentally deficient in New York State and held public hearings to gather additional evidence. This series contains correspondence, mostly from physicians, government officials, private charitable agencies, and school administrators, relating to the .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

63

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series consists of testimony from public hearings held by the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient to gather evidence on the care and treatment of mentally deficient persons. Topics included nature and causes of mental deficiency (such as the role of heredity, poverty, .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

64

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series consists of completed surveys from public school principals in New York providing information on students in classes for the mentally deficient. Information includes number of special classes, teachers, and students; special training received by teachers; and student personal information .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

65

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series consists of reports and meeting minutes prepared by the Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient. The minutes include discussions, resolutions and recommendations; survey information (especially in Westchester County); reports on visits to custodial institutions; monthly .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

66

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New York (State). Commission to Investigate Provision for the Mentally Deficient

 

 

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This series consists of blank medical forms used by custodial institutions for mentally deficient inmates. The majority of the forms are from New York institutions; most were collected from the Craig Colony for Epileptics. Forms include admission applications; personal and family histories; medical .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

67

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New York (State). Attorney General's Office

 

 

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This account book contains tables, a summary recapitulation, and a report relating to the investigation of James H. Ward. Ward served as agent of Dr. James H. Hart, health commissioner of the port of New York, from 1838 to 1840. He was responsible for the collection and accounting of monies to be paid .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Commission for Investigation of Workmen's Compensation Law Administration

 

 

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These are files of printed materials from 45 states and the District of Columbia. The Commission used the materials to assist in developing recommendations for legislative and regulatory changes in workers' compensation administration in New York State. The series consists mainly of printed workers' .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

69

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires were answered by officers and directors of harness racing licensees, lessors, concessionaires, and contractors .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

70

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed stockholder questionnaires in order to compile information on stock and bond holdings and transactions in harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' acquisition of, income from, and transfer of stock and bonds .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

71

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to collect information on financial and business dealings between harness racing associations and corporations holding concessions from such associations. The questionnaires required detailed background and financial information from concessionaires .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

72

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New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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This series consists of legal documents and related records compiled by the commission during the course of litigation initiated by persons and corporations upon whom the commission had served subpoenas. The plaintiffs filed the court actions to quash or limit the subpoenas. The bulk of the series is .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

73

Creator:

New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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This series consists of background information and supporting documentation compiled by the Commission during its investigation of individuals with financial interests or other involvement in harness racing associations. The bulk of the series consists of investigation files on individuals. A few files .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

74

Creator:

New York (State). Commission to Study, Examine and Investigate State Agencies in Relation to Pari-Mutuel Harness Racing

 

 

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The commission collected these completed questionnaires in order to compile information on financial interests in and business dealings with harness racing associations. The questionnaires require detailed information about individuals' stock and bond holdings and other financial interests or business .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

75

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New York (State). Governor. Secretary to the Governor

 

 

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This series consists of various reports and literature relating to traffic safety, which were compiled by Secretary to Governor Harriman, Jonathan B. Bingham. This series also includes Executive Chamber press releases relating to traffic safety; press releases, agendas and attendance lists; and editorials .........

 

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New York State Archives

 

76

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New York (State). Division of State Police

 

 

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This series contains photocopies of analyses of firearms and ammunition used during the retaking of Attica Correctional Facility, as well as forensics reports. These documents were presumably prepared by State Police personnel as part of the investigation following the retaking of the facility..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

77

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New York Temporary State Commission on Lobbying

 

 

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This series consists of digital surrogates of paper records that the Temporary State Commission on Lobbying created or gathered as it investigated the anti-casino campaign funded by Trump Hotels and Resort Casinos, Ikon Public Affairs, and the New York Institute for Law and Society..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

78

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New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

 

 

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This series consists of typewritten transcripts of witness testimony from public and private hearings that were conducted by the New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

79

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New York (State). Temporary Commission of Investigation

 

 

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This series consists of court documents, memorandums, correspondence, and related legal materials pertaining to lawsuits which challenge the authority and/or practices of New York State Temporary Commission of Investigation..........

 

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New York State Archives

 

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New York (State). Legislature. Joint Committee on Industrial and Labor Conditions

 

 

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These surveys were used to determine the effectiveness and need for improvement in Federal and State labor relations laws. Approximately 400 businesses and 250 labor unions answered questions on the role of government in guaranteeing rights of collective bargaining, the need for changes in collective .........

 

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New York State Archives